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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. No politics
    • If your topic is in a grey area, please phrase it to emphasize the fascinating aspects, not the dramatic aspects. You can do this by avoiding overly politicized terms such as "capitalism" and "communism". If you must make comparisons, you can say something is different without saying something is better/worse.
    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
  4. Posts must be original/unique
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[–] Zealotte@lemmy.zip 20 points 2 hours ago

They talk about what's going on in their lives. If it weren't for the ailments, they'd likely have other things to talk about.

[–] Itdidnttrickledown@lemmy.world 7 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

I can't wait until people who whine about old people get old and whine about young people.

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 3 points 45 minutes ago

My goal is to get older and continue supporting the youth.

[–] SarahFromOz@lemmy.world 4 points 1 hour ago

Nah they would just complain about the weather instead

[–] tensorpudding@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

I've got the big 4 birthday coming very soon. I already have enough ailments to complain about but I'll wait for now. Not enough time in the day to be bitter about that.

[–] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 2 points 2 hours ago (2 children)

Have you considered that all things being equal, one day you too will be old?

[–] Quilotoa@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah, I'm in my 70's. I can see it coming.

[–] tensorpudding@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

I think you might have a little bit to go yet, enjoy your remaining youth!

[–] osanna@lemmy.vg 5 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago) (1 children)

Old is relative. When I was 10, 20 was old fart material. Now I am in my 30s, 60 or 70 seems old and I only wish I could go back to my 20s

[–] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 4 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

As you get older, you'll discover that you're still 20 on the inside.

[–] osanna@lemmy.vg 4 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

I never got above 15 or 16. And I’m nearly in my 40s